Ryan Evans contributed a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 12
boards for Wisconsin (9-4), which has won five of its last six contests. Jared
Berggren finished with 10 points, nine boards and four blocks while Ben Brust
matched a career-high with six assists. Mike Bruesewitz scored 13 points and
Sam Dekker made 3-of-4 from behind the arc for 12 points off the bench.

The Badgers never trailed and led 47-19 after the first period. They shot an
impressive 58.1 percent from the floor while limiting Samford to just 21.4
percent. Wisconsin did not commit a turnover in the first half and finished
the half on a 20-6 run.

Samford improved dramatically in the second half shooting 52.2 percent.
Wisconsin cooled to 46.4 percent but it was more than enough to secure the
victory.